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Career Field:  Government/Public Policy


Nature of Work

Career Information

  • Making A Difference.org:  Overview of federal careers and anticipated hiring needs.
  • Students.gov: Official U.S. government web site with comprehensive career development section including quick links to federal internships, graduate fellowships, etc.
  • WashingtonPost.com:  Government and security clearance specialist offers on-line advice to federal job-seekers.

Government/Public Policy Alumni Stories


Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

Career T.V. Government Agency Videos:  Quick clips featuring recruiters from many of the agencies listed above

Job & Internship Listings

  • Making A Difference.org:  Hot jobs/cool internships section includes comprehensive federal internship directory.
  • PublicServiceCareers.org:  Employment listings site co-sponsored by three prominent professional associations.
  • State Legislative Internship Programs - A comprehensive overview of legislative internship and fellowship opportunities nationwide and in many U.S. territories.
  • Statejobs.com:  Links to State Government job websites.
  • U.S.A. Jobs:  Official job site of Federal Goverment.
  • Opportunities in Public Affairs:  Subscription site highlighting current entry-level openings and internships on Capitol Hill, in government affairs, and policy jobs.
  • Policy Jobs:  A UK/India-based website covering research, policy-making & academic jobs.
  • Job Listings from Brad Traverse:  Subscription service offering amazing variety of D.C. area opportunities on Capitol Hill, government/public affairs and communications.
  • Hill Zoo.com:  Internship and job listings On and Off The Hill.

Resources at Other Colleges


Education & Training

Professional Associations

Graduate Program Information


Dartmouth Resources


Government/Public Policy Bibliography:  A Sampling of Books in the Resource Library & Online Resources

NOTE:  Italicized titles can be borrowed and are located in the Baker Library Project Room in the Reserve Corridor.  Click here for a complete list of borrowable books.

  • Career Opportunities in Politics, Government & Activism: Detailed job descriptions, career ladders, salary information, etc., with helpful appendices highlighting employment websites, graduate school programs, and advocacy groups.
  • Careers in International Affairs:  Now in its EIGHTH edition, this classic book includes special sections on intelligence analysis, international development and international organizations.
  • Insider's Guide to Finding a Job in Washington: Information on how to get that first job or internship complete with contact information plus interviews with influential policy-makers on how they got their first D.C. jobs.
  • Vault Guide to Capitol Hill Careers (downloadable):  Free access to well-written guide, chock full of useful tips on how to get hired for internships and entry-level positions; also good information about locating housing.
  • Serving The Public:  Harvard Law School Job Search Guide: Good overview of types of public service settings & practices, job search strategies and making the transition from private practice to public service.

 

Last Updated: 5/21/09